Nucleus Smart vs Sounds Training App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nucleus Smart
This app allows users to control their hearing sound processor directly from a mobile device. Adjust volume, treble, bass, and sensitivity settings, and stream audio wirelessly. It also helps locate lost devices and monitor battery levels and usage statistics.
- Control sound processor settings
- Activate wireless streaming
- Adjust volume, treble, bass, sensitivity
- Locate lost sound processor
- View processor status and battery
- Track usage statistics
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As you move through your day you may be exposed to challenging noise environments. In these everyday moments, actively managing your device settings can help you to hear better. Whether you need to adjust your volume, change program or switch to direct streaming of sound, the Nucleus® Smart App can help you do it quickly, easily and discreetly. We understand you need your sound processor to be working well at all times, so you can hear your best and go about your daily activities. That’s why the Nucleus Smart App offers convenient ways to check the status of your battery, microphones and sound processor, keep track of your hearing and even find a lost processor. With the Nucleus Smart App, you can: - Change programs on your sound processor and activate wireless streaming - Adjust the volume, treble/bass and sensitivity settings (if enabled by your healthcare professional) on your sound processor - Adjust the volume of your Cochlear® True Wireless™ devices - Locate your lost sound processor - View your sound processor status and battery level - Track time spent in speech and the number of coil offs Note: To access the complete functionality of the Nucleus Smart App you will need a Cochlear Account, or you can try the app in Demo Mode. To use the Nucleus Smart App, you first need to pair your Nucleus Sound Processor with a compatible mobile device. See in-app instructions or visit our support page www.nucleussmartapp.com. Compatibility: For information regarding the sound processors, operating systems and devices that are compatible with the Smart Apps and support apps, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Nucleus Smart App only uses your GPS when it detects your Nucleus Sound Processor has been lost or turned off, and does not constantly track your location. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Sounds Training App
Enhance your listening skills with a structured auditory training program. Progress from simple sound distinctions to complex word recognition. Customize your practice with a personal word list for targeted improvement.
- Auditory hierarchy training
- Syllable differentiation
- Word recognition
- Customizable word list
- Targeted practice
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Train your ears with an auditory hierarchy designed to get challenging. Start with basic syllable differentiation and work up to final consonants, distinguishing challenging words. If you struggle with certain words, don't hesitate to add them to your CUSTOMIZABLE WORD LIST. The word and its pair will be added to a separate wordlist you can practice for as much as you want. If you have any feedback on things you would like to improve, please don't hesitate to fill out this form.: https://forms.gle/2X44vtTunhFrbTrB6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sounds Training App at 4.0 against Nucleus Smart's 3.0. Sounds Training App also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Nucleus Smart's advantage is ratings volume (736 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sounds Training App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nucleus Smart has 736 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Nucleus Smart | Sounds Training App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (736 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 736 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cochlear Limited | Vikram Chopra |
Customer experience
Nucleus Smart
Sounds Training App
Bugs and requests
Nucleus Smart
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes or fails to detect processors
- Streaming audio issues and unexpected disconnections
- Settings changes not persisting after app restarts
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch support
- Ability to save custom settings
- Improved Bluetooth range and stability
- Parental controls for shared devices
Sounds Training App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nucleus Smart
No in-app purchases
Sounds Training App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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